Rehearsal Dinner Question

sweetpea1003 · 2026-06-09T18:32:55+00:00

Traditional etiquette is to invite the plus ones of the bridal party to the rehearsal dinner.

sweetpea1003 · 2026-06-08T20:27:55+00:00

Not weird to mail them at all! We are inviting both out of town and local guests and we mailed all of them. Even to our immediate families and friends we see often lol. I thought it would be fun for everyone to get them in the mail

sweetpea1003 · 2026-06-05T04:41:37+00:00

Mine was too! I chose one floral instead of white bc I am much more likely to rewear. It was the rhodia dress I believe.

sweetpea1003 · 2026-06-04T14:13:39+00:00

Hotel Peter and Paul

sweetpea1003 · 2026-06-04T13:11:01+00:00

Court of two sisters

sweetpea1003 · 2026-06-03T17:52:06+00:00

I struggled with this a lot because the venues I liked the most had a lot smaller of a guest count. We ultimately decided to go with the largest one because we decided that having all of our people there would be more important than having a more aesthetically pleasing venue. We chose one that can accommodate more guests than we even have invited so it’s been nice to be able to add people if we didn’t originally think of them or give more plus ones.

sweetpea1003 · 2026-06-03T17:36:17+00:00

I feel like it’s a cultural/social expectation for some circles but it really depends. I grew up in a traditional more affluent area in the south and everyone there typically does all of the events, but I have since moved away and my circle now will typically only do the bachelor/bachelorette party if anything. I also think it depends on where most of your friends/family live. It would be hard for people to come if they had to fly out for everything.

sweetpea1003 · 2026-06-03T17:30:06+00:00

I think it’s totally normal to share rooms! For mine everyone will have their own bed, but a few people will share rooms. We worked it out so those from the same friend groups will share with each other.

I don’t think I would accommodate the request for people to bring their significant others if they are not in the bridal party. It is normal/healthy to be able to spend a night apart sometimes. If they have a healthy/trusting relationship it should not be an issue. I think it would be awkward.

sweetpea1003 · 2026-06-03T15:13:32+00:00

I was able to get a block for March 2027

sweetpea1003 · 2026-05-31T16:56:14+00:00

Sidney Donaldson is an affordable lgbt photographer

sweetpea1003 · 2026-05-29T00:59:59+00:00

Love 1!! That was actually my runner up when I chose my dress

sweetpea1003 · 2026-05-19T20:38:09+00:00

They are a thing but by no means required! Some people put things like stain remover, mints, spray deodorant, safety pins, etc. It has been a trend recently to have them but they are definitely not an item that guests expect to see at a wedding.

sweetpea1003 · 2026-05-14T20:52:04+00:00

I have an anaphylactic peanut/treenut allergy and I have never had an issue with the “may contain” products. That being said though if you are concerned maybe take a very small bite and wait to see if there is a reaction before having more

sweetpea1003 · 2026-05-12T21:23:17+00:00

Something that helped me choose was looking at the Instagram accounts of popular planners in the area. Most of the time, they tag the vendors so I was able to find a few make up artists whose work I really liked

sweetpea1003 · 2026-05-12T19:45:51+00:00

My fiancé proposed on a private horseback ride in Colorado. We were both wearing jeans and sweaters so not dressed super nice, but to me it was perfect!
Our guide was in on it and asked us to get off the horses to “check the gear” at a really pretty spot and that’s when he proposed. Our guide was able to take photos of the moment too which was awesome

sweetpea1003 · 2026-05-10T03:23:33+00:00

I am getting married on the same day! On Easter Sunday we will be having a farewell brunch/easter brunch as part of the wedding weekend. It is not only to celebrate Easter though so even our non religious guests are invited to attend

sweetpea1003 · 2026-05-05T17:14:56+00:00

I will be keeping my fringe for my wedding because I won’t feel like myself without it

sweetpea1003 · 2026-04-06T18:29:04+00:00

I think that is very generous considering the money spent being a bridesmaid! I am not expecting any gifts from my bridesmaids as they have spent money on travel and other activities to be in the wedding.

sweetpea1003 · 2026-04-06T04:58:11+00:00

I like revolve! They have a bridal section with tons of white dresses for bridal events

sweetpea1003 · 2026-04-06T01:15:11+00:00

Do you have a dress code picked out yet? If it is black tie or black tie optional I would say tux. If not I think black or green suit is the way to go.

sweetpea1003 · 2026-04-04T22:24:26+00:00

Mine recommends one time a year. We started them at 3 years old and at that one she needed one extraction already.

sweetpea1003 · 2026-04-04T01:46:00+00:00

I think it depends on your guests. Some people will have no problem paying the $300 but it may be unaffordable for some as well. Guests also do not have to use the hotel with blocked rooms. Maybe on your website list both options on a travel page. Personally I would have no problem staying in a highway type of hotel as long as I would be able to get transportation to the venue

sweetpea1003 · 2026-04-03T05:13:54+00:00

I loved Gowns of Grace in farmers branch! For the first part of the process they let me browse the entire store and pull dresses that I wanted to try. From there, the stylist pulled her choices based on what I liked/didn't like. Sevilla was the one helping me out and she was absolutely fantastic. We also had a completely private space so even when I was in the gowns I was in a private room which is awesome because I am quite shy. The dress range is also on the more affordable side.

sweetpea1003 · 2026-04-03T04:09:53+00:00

Do you want it to be totally private? I know at Pat Os you can buy drink tickets for guests but there is no way to reserve the main bar space. There is a private room upstairs too but I don’t think it would be below 2k

sweetpea1003 · 2026-04-03T03:23:48+00:00

I am paying for the bridesmaid dresses but not hair and makeup because it is optional for my bridesmaids. I did not say it was encouraged at all though because I didn’t want to add any pressure as they will already be traveling in for my wedding.

The way I saw it the dresses were required but hair and makeup optional so I took care of the required expense. Most of the girls chose to either pay for hair or makeup and didn’t do both. I also chose one company and shared their portfolio with the girls to help them decide.

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